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Definition of Hateful
1. Adjective. Evoking or deserving hatred. "No vice is universally as hateful as ingratitude"
Also: Undesirable, Unwanted, Hostile, Offensive
Similar to: Abominable, Detestable, Execrable, Odious, Unlovable
Derivative terms: Hatefulness
Antonyms: Lovable
Similar to: Abominable, Detestable, Execrable, Odious, Unlovable
Derivative terms: Hatefulness
Antonyms: Lovable
2. Adjective. Characterized by malice. "In a mean mood"
Definition of Hateful
1. a. Manifesting hate or hatred; malignant; malevolent.
Definition of Hateful
1. detestable [adj] - See also: detestable
Medical Definition of Hateful
1. 1. Manifesting hate or hatred; malignant; malevolent. "And worse than death, to view with hateful eyes His rival's conquest." (Dryden) 2. Exciting or deserving great dislike, aversion, or disgust; odious. "Unhappy, wretched, hateful day!" (Shak) Synonym: Odious, detestable, abominable, execrable, loathsome, abhorrent, repugnant, malevolent. Hate"fully, Hate"fulness. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)